Luftflotte 6
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- Published: 11 February 2012 11 February 2012
- Last Updated: 13 April 2012 13 April 2012
The Luftflotte 6 was formed in May 1943 from Luftwaffenkommando Ost.
Commanders
Generalfeldmarschall Robert Ritter von Greim (5 May 1943 - 24 Apr 1945)
Generaloberst Otto Dessloch (24 Apr 1945 - 8 May 1945)
Holders of other notable badges & decorations
Holders of the Golden Party Badge (1)
- Generaloberst Robert Ritter von Greim (30 Jan 1945)
Order of Battle (May 1943)
Aufklärungsgruppe 11
Aufklärungsgruppe 14
Aufklärungsgruppe 100
Aufklärungsgruppe 121
Jagdgeschwader 26
Jagdgeschwader 51
Kampfgeschwader 1
Kampfgeschwader 4
Kampfgeschwader 51
Korps Transport Staffel
Nachtaufklärungsgruppe
Nahaufklärungsgruppe 3
Nahaufklärungsgruppe 4
Nahaufklärungsgruppe 5
Nahaufklärungsgruppe 10
Nahaufklärungsgruppe 15
Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
Störkampfstaffeln Luftflotte 6
Zerstörergeschwader 1
Notable members
Robert Ritter von Greim (World War I fighter ace with 28 victories)
Sources used
Research by Gareth Collins
Clyde R. Davis - The Wehrmacht and the Golden Party Badge (in Military Advisor, Vol 22, No 2)
Reference material on this unit
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